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General Overview
Facility 🚤 Full Service Marina Est. Slips ~60 Water Ocean/Bay Est. Parking ~80 spaces Lot Size Medium (50–150) Lot Type Surface Confidence High

Medium-sized marina with multiple piers, several buildings including possible service structures, and a medium surface parking lot with visible vehicles but no striping or access controls.

Aerial view of George Kemp Downtown Marina
Great Lakes

George Kemp Downtown Marina

MI

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Address 485 E Water St, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783, USA
Capacity ~60 slips
Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Coordinates 46.4995, -84.3372

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Marina Parking & Access Control

Marinas typically need to separate slip holder parking from day-visitor parking, trailer areas, launch ramps, and secure dock access points. Modern facilities use barrier gate systems to enforce these zones automatically — allowing permitted vehicles through via transponder or keycard while logging all access events.